About the role
West Coast Wound & Skin Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Podiatrist to join our growing mobile clinical team in the Los Angeles area. This position is ideal for a podiatrist who enjoys providing hands-on patient care while working collaboratively with wound care providers and other healthcare professionals. The Mobile Podiatrist will evaluate and treat patients with a variety of foot and lower-extremity conditions, with a particular focus on diabetic foot complications, chronic wounds, ulcers, infections, nail disorders, and other conditions affecting mobility and lower-extremity health. This is a field-based position that allows you to provide care where patients need it most—primarily in their homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other appropriate care settings. Key Responsibilities * Perform comprehensive podiatric evaluations and examinations. * Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. * Evaluate and manage diabetic foot conditions and complications. * Assess and treat foot and lower-extremity wounds, including diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, and other chronic wounds. * Perform appropriate in-office/mobile podiatric procedures, including: * Routine and medically necessary nail care * Debridement of nails, calluses, and appropriate tissue * Management of corns and calluses * Wound-related podiatric procedures within scope of practice * Other appropriate minor procedures based on patient needs and clinical expertise * Identify patients at risk for diabetic foot complications, infection, ulceration, and limb-threatening conditions. * Provide preventive foot care and patient education. * Assess circulation, sensation, skin integrity, and other factors affecting lower-extremity health. * Collaborate with wound care providers, primary care providers, nurses, home health agencies, facility staff, and other members of the patient’s care team. * Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. * Make referrals to vascular surgery, orthopedics, infectious disease, or other specialists when clinically indicated. * Provide recommendations regarding footwear, offloading, pressure reduction, and prevention of recurrent wounds. * Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate. * Accurately document patient evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record. * Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff. * Participate in coordinated wound care and multidisciplinary patient management.
Qualifications * Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited institution. * Active and unrestricted California Podiatric Medical Board license. * Current DEA registration, as applicable to the position. * Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred. * Experience in wound care, diabetic foot management, limb preservation, or lower-extremity care preferred. * Experience working with medically complex or geriatric patients preferred. * Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently in a mobile/field-based environment. * Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation. * Ability to travel throughout the assigned Los Angeles territory.
Preferred Experience The ideal candidate will have experience with: * Diabetic foot care * Chronic wound management * Diabetic foot ulcers * Pressure injuries * Peripheral vascular disease * Neuropathy * Infection assessment * Nail and callus debridement * Offloading and pressure-relief strategies * Limb preservation * Geriatric and medically complex patients * Skilled nursing and assisted living environments * Home-based/mobile healthcare
What We Offer * Competitive compensation * Flexible scheduling options * Mobile practice model * Established patient referral network * Collaborative multidisciplinary clinical environment * Administrative and operational support * Opportunity to work alongside experienced wound care providers * Opportunity to help improve outcomes for patients with complex wounds and lower-extremity conditions * Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly growing wound care organization
Why Join West Coast Wound & Skin Care? Our mobile care model brings specialized wound and lower-extremity care directly to patients who may have difficulty accessing traditional outpatient services. As a Mobile Podiatrist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients with complex medical conditions while working as part of a collaborative clinical team. If you are a patient-focused DPM who is passionate about diabetic foot care, wound prevention, limb preservation, and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Location: Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time 1099 only Work Setting: Mobile – Patient Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Other Community-Based Settings